SUPER STRUCTURES

Inside the worlds most spectacular buildings

SUPER STRUCTURES

LON DON, NEW YOR K, MELB OURNE, MUNICH, and DELHI Author Samone Bos Consultant Philip Wilkinson Senior Editor Andrea Mills Senior Art Editor Sheila Collins Managing Editor Linda Esposito Managing Art Editor Diane Thistlethwaite
Publishing Manager Andrew Macintyre Category Publisher Laura Buller Design Development Manager Sophia Tampakopoulos Turner Production Controller Sarah Hughes Production Editor Andy Hilliard, Laragh Kedwell Picture Research Harriet Mills Jacket Editor Mariza OKeeffe Jacket Designer Hazel Martin US Editor Margaret Parrish

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Contents
45 Ancient wonders 67 Modern wonders 89 Castles 1011 Neuschwanstein 1213 Building blocks 1415 Palaces 1617 Diocletians Palace 1819 Building blocks 2021 Skyscrapers 2225 Empire State 2627 Building blocks 2829 Bridges 3031 Millau Viaduct 3233 Building blocks 3435 The arts 3637 Guggenheim 3839 Building blocks 4041 Towers 4243 Petronas Towers 4445 Building blocks 4647 Pyramids and tombs 4849 Terra-cotta Army 5051 Building blocks 5253 Places of worship 5455 Hagia Sophia 5657 Building blocks 5859 Transportation hubs 6063 Moscow Underground 6465 Building blocks 6667 Bizarre buildings 6869 Leaning tower 7071 Building blocks 7273 Future buildings 7475 Spaceport 7677 Building blocks 7879 Glossary 80 Index & Credits

Ancient wonders

Pharos of Alexandria This 400-ft (122-m) lighthouse guided ships from the Mediterranean Sea into the Egyptian citys harbor. The Greek architect Sostratus designed the giant beacon in about 270 BCE. By day, the Suns rays beamed off a big mirror to create light, while at night, the Pharos was lit by re.

Mausoleum of Halicarnassus In about 353 BCE, a monumental marble tomb was built for the Persian King Mausolus in modern-day Turkey. News spread of the 135-ft(41-m-) high structure by Greek architect Pythius. Soon, the word mausoleum was used to describe similar grand funereal crypts.

Great Pyramid of Giza Completed in about 2560 BCE, Egypts Great Pyramid is the royal tomb of Pharaoh Khufu. The 455-ft- (138-m-) tall pyramid contains approximately 2.3 million limestone blocks. It is estimated that it took 100,000 laborers more than 20 years to assemble the stunning structure.

Hanging Gardens of Babylon Babylons hanging gardens were constructed by King Nebuchadnezzar II in modern-day Iraq in about 600 BCE. These gardens may have been named after the lush vines trailing down the tiered structure, which looked to be suspended in the desert sky.

Colossus of Rhodes Honoring the Greek sun god Helios, this 100-ft (30-m) bronze statue was built in about 280 BCE. The Colossus stood astride the entrance to Mandraki Harbour in Rhodes, and was the worlds tallest statue until an earthquake destroyed it in 226 BCE.

Temple of Artemis One of the ancient worlds largest temples, the Temple of Artemis in Turkey was completed in 550 BCE. Soaring 60 ft (18 m) high, the temple consisted of a colonnade of about 106 columns encircling a marble sanctuary covered by a tiled roof.

Early Greek and Roman scholars wrote travel records describing the worlds most magnificent structures, resulting in the famous Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Today, the only surviving structure is the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt, with the others destroyed by time, war, or natural disasters. The only evidence that some of these wonders existed is old literature, so modern archeologists must refer to other buildings of the time to guess at how these structures looked. It has been debated that some wonders may be purely myth and legend.

Statue of Zeus The people of Olympia in Ancient Greece wanted a temple dedicated to their god Zeus. In about 457 BCE, the sculptor Phidias carved a 40-ft (12-m) ivory statue. Surrounded by classic columns, the throned Zeus had robes made of gold.

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Christ the Redeemer Standing over Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, Christ the Redeemer is a religious monument on the citys Corcovado Mountain. Ofcially opened on October 12, 1931, the interior structure was engineered in reinforced concrete, with the outer layers of the 130-ft (39-m) statue carved in soapstone.

Petra The ancient Nabataean settlement of Petra in Jordan is reached via the Siq, a half-mile (1-km) gorge. The streets are lined with altars, obelisks, temples, and tombs, all carved into sheer rockface. The Treasury, a kings tomb, is 100 ft (30 m) wide and 141 ft (43 m) high.

Taj Mahal After 12 years of construction, the Taj Mahal complex in Agra, India, was completed in 1648. Its centrepiece is the white marble-tiled mausoleum dedicated to the Mughal emperor Shah Jahans wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The cube-shaped tomb has four oors, capped by a huge dome.

The Great Wall of China Chinas rst emperor Qin Shi Huangdi began construction on the Great Wall in about 200 BCE. With fortied walls made of packed-dirt, stonework, and rocks, succeeding dynasties added to the structure over many centuries. Today, it stretches 4,000 miles (6,508 km) east to west.

Machu Picchu Known as The Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu is a polishedstone complex between two mountains above the Urubamba Valley in Peru. It was built in about 1450 by the Inca Empire, and was brought to public attention in 1911 by US historian Hiram Bingham.

The Colosseum Completed in 80 CE, the Colosseum was Ancient Romes premier entertainment venue. Reigning emperors hosted epic contests inside the huge amphitheater, with gladiators (trained ghters) battling in front of up to 50,000 people.

On a planet brimming with spectacular man-made structures, it is not surprising that many are dubbed The Eighth Wonder of the World by proud countries and tourist organizations. In modern times, it was often suggested that an official list should be compiled to represent the most stunning and symbolic structures. An international competition known as the New Seven Wonders of the World began in September 1999. One hundred million votes were cast by the general public, with this final list announced in Lisbon, Portugal, on July 7, 2007.

Chichen Itza Built by the Mayan civilization between 1000 and 1200 CE, El Castillo is part of Mexicos ancient Chichen Itza site. With a temple at the top, the 78-ft (24-m) step-pyramid is dedicated to the feathered-serpent god Kukulcan. Each stone facade has a staircase of 91 steps.

ortied city arcassonne in southern France is walled city dating back to Roman es. Counts Castle was added to the cation in the 13th century as the administrative center and royal ce. Double walls lined with 53 round d battlements were built between 239 to protect the castle, with the e of a now-dry moat. Many of the replaced ed in the 19th century. entury. ourist attraction, attractio with hotels ished inside nside the th walls.

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Krak des Chevaliers A fortress during the Middle Ages, Krak des Chevaliers in Syria was home to the Knights Hospitaller and about 2,000 soldiers. Two defensive walls kept invaders out, with the higher inner wall 100 ft (30 m) thick in some parts.

Many castles were built in medieval times as protective residences for a reigning monarch, or a stronghold from which a lord could oversee his land. Castle defenses included thick stone walls, gatehouses, moats, and drawbridges, with guards watching from tall towers for approaching invaders. Archers were strategically positione ed around these castles, ready to shoot at enemies through small openings in the stonework called murder holes.

Opera enthusiast When planning pl Neuschwansteins construct ction, King Ludwig II asked the stage e scenery designer Christian Jank to cre reate an artwork (above) for the archite ects to use as their blueprint. Jank was la ater employed to paint murals of medieval l kings, knights, and poets that compos ser Richard Wagner mentioned in n his operas.

WOW! King Ludwig II us sed the latest technolo ogies in all areas of his life. He was said to travel by night t in high-powered sleighs s and coaches, while e dressed in histor ric costume.

Castle grandeur Featuring a crown protected by erce animals, the kings personal coat of arms was carved over the castles main entrance. This led the way into room after room of ornate colum mns, decorative details, and colorful paintings. A swan crest was also seen regularly through hout the castle. Lohengrin, the hero of Wagners s opera of the same name, was known as the swan knight because he sailed in a boat pul lled by a swan.

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Neuschwanstein Castle

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Like the dramatic operas that King Ludwig II admired, the construction of Neuschwanstein Castle was an epic production. Building work commenced on the castle in 1869, with the foundation stone laid on September 5 of that year, and its roofs finally added in 1881. The site has an idyllic outlook over rugged mountain alps and low-lying meadows, yet the remote rocky location was a challenge for the teams of construction staff. Tons of bricks, cement, and Salzburg marble were carted to the site from Bavaria and neighboring lands, with cranes powered by steam engines lifting the materials into place.

Architectural inspiration

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Krumlov Castle Dating back to 1240, Kru umlov Castle in the Czech Republic stands on a rock ky headland over the Vitava River. The grand, Gothic co omplex contains 40 buildings, ve castle courts, and a lea afy park. The castle is unusually large compared to the small ll town it overlooks.

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With different meanings around the world, a palace can be the grand home or administrative chambers of a monarch, head of state, or government official. Traditionally, some imperial palaces included defensive features usually found on a castle, such as a moat and series of gatehouses. tehouse These defenses d fenses were w built to protect the wealthy and nd powerful powe occupants, nts, as well well as their important im ortant documents and priceless heirlooms. Today, many hist historical palaces ces have been converted conv rted into public buildings bu and museums, enabling everyone veryone to enjoy the lavish dcor and architecture architectu e.

Chinese treasure Once home to 24 emperors from the Qing and Ming dynasties, the Imperial Palace (Forbidden City) in Beijing was the center of the Chinese kingdom from 1420. More than 9,000 rooms are contained within the rectangular compound that stretches sq miles (0.72 sq km). Today, the palace is a museum housing one million relics of Chinas ancient culture. ture.

Fit for a king n 1783, the Grand Palace Bangkok was built as the cial residence of the King am (Thailand). At this time, uter court contained the ment departments and Today it is open to the s still home to Thailands ace of worship, the erald Buddha.

nna was the center of government winter residence for various empires en 1279 and 1918. Currently Austrias tial ofce, the former palace includes the treasury, the Burgtheater (national rary, chapel, and riding school.

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Diocletians Palace

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In the heart of Split, Croatia, the historical remains of Diocletians Palace stand as a reminder of the towns imperial beginnings. Built between 295 and 305 CE, the Roman palace now forms a city within a city, jostling with neighboring architecture. After Diocletians death in 316 CE, the fortress-villa was converted into government offices. Later abandoned, it was inhabited by refugees during the 6th and 7th centuries. Throughout the Middle Ages, townspeople transformed the building, adding Romanesque churches, Gothic palaces, and Baroque-style lodgings.

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Sea Gate Roman routes Two Roman roads divided the stronghold into quarters, separating the colonnaded structures. The Decumanus Road ran east to west, while the Cardo Road traveled north to south.

WOW! When Diocletian chose to retire from the throne on May 1, 305 CE, it was an unusual move for the Roman Empire. Most emperors were defeated or died while in ofce.

Palace entertainment Today the palace grounds are a bustling hub of cafs, restaurants, and shops. More than 2,000 residents live within the walled city that once housed about 9,000 ancient Romans. Beneath the palace, the basements stonework creates an atmospheric backdrop to a regular program of classical opera and performances of traditional Croatian dance.

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In the 1880s, the he worlds wo first st skys skyscrapers were ere bu built in booming commercial mercial centers, c , such as Chicago. go. The Their construction was as possible possi through rough the t develo opment of structural steel, el, and the t invention vention of the elevator. evator. T Today, many modern cities ties bustle bus with th high-rise highstructures ctures made m of steel, glass, and d reinforced concrete. Depending g on the size of the city and availability of o land, and, these skyscrapers crapers may be a combination of f businesses businesse and residential residen developments. evelopmen
Boat building Bo Built on an articial island 920 ft (280 m) from the seashore, Burj Al Arab in Dubai is one of the worlds most luxurious hotels. The 1,050-ft- (320-m-) tall structure symbolizes a dhow, a traditional type of Arab boat. berglass sail shields the suites ites from fro the harsh sun.

exchange spectacular ated ed on Ref Reforma Avenue, the e st t prestigio prestigious street in Mexic c y, , Centro Burstil B is home to o atin tin Americ Americas second-largest t exchange. The main tower is 112 12 m), with wit ofces spread o 26 6 oors. The Th busy trading where here stock stockbrokers buy and s located in the dome at the ront ont of the complex.

orld record-breaker Rising 1,670 ft (508 m) over Taiwan, the Taipei 101 is shaped like a pagoda da (a tall, t multiroofed tower) er) and curren currently holds the title of the worlds tallest completed building. ding. I In 2004, the supertall structure was the rst in the world to pass a thir third of a mile (0.5 km m) in height. eight. Its high-speed elevat tor system em goes to 101 oors, with top speed of 38 mph (60 kph).

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When President Herbert Hoover officially opened the Empire State Bu on May 1, 1931, it was the tallest structure on Earth. Excavation bega the former hotel site on January 22, 1930, with construction underwa shortly months later. Steel and concrete foundations supported the 365,000-ton (330,000-metric ton) structure. Completed weeks ahea of schedule and millions under budget, the skyscraper became the st of New York Citys skyline.

Planning stages At the time when the Empire State Building was constructed, a US law existed to prevent skyscrapers from blocking any sunlight in the city. With its staggered shape resembling a pencil or rocket, the formation was designed to lessen the impact of any shadows cast by the towering structure.

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Empire State Building

Grand entrance The buildings limestone entrance is anked by sculpted bald eagles, traditionally a symbol of the US. Inside, the three-story lobby is lined in marble and granite, with an Art Deco metal carving depicting the Empire State Building as the center of the universe.

Construction crew In 1929, the Wall Street stock exchange crashed in New York, causing a global economic slump known as the Great Depression. During this time, the Empire State Building was constructed, attracting more than 3,500 workers. With jobs scarce, teams of men worked around the clock to complete the skyscraper, often risking their lives in the process as they worked, ate, and rested on precarious girders high above the city streets.

WOW! The towering metal framework was pieced together in just 23 weeks, and consists of 60,000 tons (54,430 metric tons) of steel. Ten million bricks were used to line the skyscrapers exterior.

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By spanning gaps, bridges enable vehicles, ehic trains, pipes, and people to pass over natural and man-made -ma obstacles with ease. Whether the bridge is a complex ex system sy of cables or a simple arch, it must be engineered neer carefully to support both itself tself and the load of crossing c traffic. They y must also be designed to withstand with the he pressures o of strong winds, freezing conditions, and even earthquakes.
alkirk Whee nly rotating es boats to een the Forth and Clyde e al and the Union Canal, nal, ich have a water-height -heig fference of 78 ft (24 m). wo ax-shaped ed arms a re located ed 82 ft (25 m) part, and can cradle p to t The he 0m The 68-ft (21-m) wide Corinth Canal in Greece provides a route for small ships to be towed out to sea. A railroad bridge crosses the canal 190 ft (58 m) above the waterline, with a series of fully submersible bridges serving road users.

Bridge revi Destroyed by war in 199 Bosnia-Herzegovina original Old Bridge wa ori built ilt in 1556 and serve the town tow of Mostar fo 437 years years. The rebui bridge opened pened in 2004 closely resembling emb th original single-arc ngle structure. At its high point, the bridge hov ov 78 ft (24 m) over Neretva

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Before the Millau Viaduct was built, the villages surrounding the Tarn Valley in France were famous for their summer traffic jams. For many years, a bridge was planned to ease congestion in the area. However, the soaring plateaus and plunging gorges surrounding Millau provided engineers with a geographical headache, further hampered by heavy winds reaching 95 mph (150 kph). After a decade of research, construction commenced on the Millau Viaduct on October 10, 2001. Under the BritishFrench partnership of Sir Norman Foster and Michel Virlogeux, 500 construction workers completed the monumental structure in just 38 months.

WOW! The Millau Viaduct is the tallest vehicular bridge in the world. It is 62 ft (19 m) taller than the Eiffel Tower in Paris, which stands at 1,063 ft (324 m).

Careful construction The steel road deck was prebuilt in a factory and transported to the construction site in 2,000 pieces. A synchronized system of hydraulic rams slowly pushed the deck into place, section by section. Working from both sides of the valley, 23 in (60 cm) was added to the deck over a four-minutecycle. The use of Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites ensured the deck was positioned accurately.

Millau Viaduct

Cable-stayed bridges

Alamillo Bridge Crossing a canal in Seville, Spain, the Alamillo Bridge was built for a global fair called Expo 92. The single pylon bridge resembles a giant harp, with 13 pairs of cables spanning 650 ft (200 m).

Streamlined structure The deck of the bridge is held by inverted Y-shaped pylons sunk deep into the riverbed, with concrete supports located on each side of the valley. The structure was designed to use minimal materials, while appearing almost transparent on the skyline.

Rama VIII Bridge Completed in 2002, the Rama VIII bridge spans the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, Thailand. Suspension cables stem from a single pylon positioned toward the west bank of the river. The bridge stretches a total of 1.5 miles (2.5 km), carrying four lanes of road trafc and two pedestrian paths.

Panoramic view Sweeping over the Tarn Valley in a crescent shape, the curved design of the Millau Viaduct removes the dizzying sensation that bridge users would experience if the road traveled in a straight line. The 10-ft-(3-m-) wide emergency lanes on either side of the bridge restrict the valley views below, ensuring that the trafc ow is steady and the road users stay focused, without experiencing vertigo (loss of balance caused by great heights). Side-screens protect vehicles from the regions strong winds, reducing the impact by 50 percent.

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ace of art as Winter was built in he Czars winter nd now forms Hermitage Museum. Housing 1,057 rooms, the former palace holds one of the worlds largest art collections.

aucer-shaped museu ooming over an 8,800 817 sq m) reecting p Brazils saucer-shaped B Niteri Contemporary N Ar rt Museum was desig by Oscar Niemeyer. The he UFO-like cupola pans an 165 ft (50 m), and ntains tai three levels.

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Described as archisculpture, Frank Gehrys revolutionary design of the Guggenheim Bilbao is a blend of fine art and architecture. Pierced by Bilbaos busiest motorway, the 349,800-sq-ft (32,500-sq-m) construction site posed a challenge for architects, with its 52-ft (16-m) drop between the waterfront and the city. Across uneven ground, the sprawling museum consists of limestone and titanium blocks bridged by curved sheets of glass. Building on the former dockland site began in October 1993.

Organic shapes The heart of the Guggenheim Bilbao is the glass atrium (shown above from underneath), with the museums 20 galleries spanning out of the central space like petals on a ower. Although there are glass lifts, visitors can cross the three oors on curved walkways and stairs (shown right) that wind through the galleries organic shapes. Giant white beams support the ceilings, reaching up to 85 ft (26 m) in the most cavernous spaces.

Titanium technology Developed for aerospace technologies, titanium is often used in the construction of aircraft. The Guggenheim Bilbao is the worlds largest titanium-clad building, with 66 tons (60 metric tons) of the metal stretching 344,000 sq ft (31,950 sq m).

WOW! The exterior looks jumbled up, but different types of galleries can be identied. Ten classic rectangular galleries have limestone fronts, while the odd-shaped galleries are covered in titanium.

Guggenheim Bilbao

Planning stages During planning, the architects considered the possibility of the Nervin River ooding the museum site, shifting it from its foundations. Water anchors were built, with 664 hollowed piles driven into the bedrock. These anchors were secured to the structure by cables that were tightened from the top and set in concrete.

Puppy power Sitting obediently on the museums terrace is Puppy, a 43-ft-(13-m-) tall West Highland Terrier created by artist Jeff Koons. The canine sculpture has a stainless-steel frame planted with more than 65,000 owers that are replenished twice a year.

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Clock towers

Water carriers Providing water services to Kuwait City, two of the Kuwa Towers support large bulbo tanks containing 158,900 cub (4,500 cubic m) of water, whil needle-shaped third structur electrical facility. At 613 ft ( Tower One contains a and revolving obser

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Islamic design With the pinnacles resembling the minarets found in Muslim mosques, each tower oorplan is also based on Islamic design. Eight-pointed stars are a traditional Islamic motif, and these are formed by two interlocking squares with softened semicircles at the corners. Decorative detail in the concert hall also features traditional Malaysian Islamic motifs. This 865-seat venue is home to the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra.

Satellite technology For the rst time in Malaysia, Global Positioning System (GPS) technology was used to construct the Petronas Towers. In super tall structures, the slightest error at the base will become a signicant lean at the top. GPS sensors enabled surveyors and engineers to identify and x any structural problems as they happened.

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etronas Towers were officially opened as Petroleum Corporation on August 31, 1999, hamad. At the height of excavation, more oved from the building site each night. In April lding the twin steel and reinforced concrete Positioning System (GPS) technology, e vertical alignment of each tower at the same o ensure the measurements were accurate.

WOW! Two rival Korean construction companies were hired to build the towers, and competed to nish rst. Structural problems slowed the construction of Tower 1, so Tower 2 won the race.

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Ground control In March 1993, workers dug deep into the soft bedrock to form the foundations. Vertical holes were drilled and lled with reinforced concrete piles called barrettes. On top, a 14-ft (4.5-m) concrete slab supported each tower, evenly distributing the weight.

Skybridge Encased in glass, the steel skybridge allows workers to cross between the two towers, and provides an observation deck for tourists. Suspended 558 ft (170 m) above the ground, the walkway spans 192 ft (58 m). Three struts support the skybridge, with each one extending 167 ft (50 m).

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Grand funerary ary s structures are e built as monuments and final resting places for the he dead dead, often in the form of impress pressive pyramid mid structures or richly decorated d tombs. Some are e dedicated to entire families; others to just one person, usually a royal, roy religious, or political l leader. The inner i tomb may be permanently sealed or have doors, ors, enabling access for r visitors and wors worshipers. Structures such as Egypts Pyramid of D Djoser provide an insight into ancient cultures, while others, such as Pakistans akistans Mazar-e-Quaid, Maz d, become symbolic of a modern m nation.
Dating back k to 27 2750 pharaoh aoh Djosers Dj buria Saqqara rests beneath Saq pyramid. At 204 ft (62 m) h pyramid is possibly the w rst large-scale stone structu Inside, there are carvings ngs o Egyptian building materials, mate such as woo wood, reeds, and mud-brick.

Mausoleum) was constructed after the leaders death in 1948. It stands on a 177 ft sq (54 m sq) platform, which is illuminated at night by oodlights. The shrine is a tribute to Muhammad Ali Jinnah, recognizing all he did for the nation.

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When Qin Shi Huangdi became king of the state e of Qin in 247 BCE, work began immediately on building his tomb. About 700 0,000 laborers and craftsmen worked on the burial complex at Mount Li fo for more than 37 years, during which time Qin Shi Huangd gdi became emperor. When he gd died in 210 BCE, his body was sealed inside the tomb. More than 2,000 00 years later, in 1976, archeologists discovered ed d three pottery pits containing the emp mperors terra-cotta warriors. To date, mp 2,00 ,000 statues have been painstakingly removed from the site to undergo restoration.

Bird sculptures Emperor Qins tomb contained many sculptures of birds, including ducks, swans, geese, and this crane, which has painted feathers and a worm in its beak. Crafted from bronze, these life-size gures were positioned in articial streams and marshes. No two birds were depicted in the same way. Each had its own characteristics and position, which was further evidence of the huge effort that went into creating them.

Restoring the army Archeologists were rst confronted with pits of broken rubble, due to age, ancient looting, and re. As fragments are unearthed from the pits, the pieces are arranged on tarpaulin mats close to the excavation site. These remnants are taken to a laboratory, where teams of experts clean each piece before carefully rebonding the statues with plaster.

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Terra-cotta Army

Aerial tomb plan The emperor was buried under a pyramidshaped mound. Bigger than the pyramids of Ancient Egypt, the mound was hidden beneath a garden to protect the emperor. The tomb and the burial pits cover an area of 35 sq miles (56 sq km). The three pits housing the army were located nearly 1 mile (1.5 km) east of the mound. WOW! For the 2008 Beijing Olympics, artist Charles Billich created images of the Terra-cotta Army in a modern setting. The ancient gures were depicted as athletes, playing a variety of sports.

Painted figures This replica model shows the vivid coloring that originally covered each statue. Over many centuries, the natural pigments used by the ancient artists came loose before melting into the damp soil that entombed the terra-cotta warriors. Remnants of the pigments in the soil, together with microscopic fragments found on the statues, were used to recreate the colors. Preparing the neck for nal bl

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Mayan temple The Palenque complex in southern Mexico contains the remains of many stone pyramid temples, including the temple-tomb of King Pakal the Great. The Mayan civilization worshiped Pakal as a god, laying him to rest in the Temple of Inscriptions in 683 CE.

Synagogue style Located in Budapests old Jewish quarter, the Great Synagogue in Hungary is the second-largest synagogue in the world. The Byzantine-Moorish structure was completed in 1859, with two grand dome-topped towers anking the main entrance.

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g y With ve shrines and galleries leading ng to a ce central sanctuary, the temple was dedicated to the Hindu du god Vishnu, but became a Buddhist shrine in the 1300s.

From the worlds rlds largest urban centers to its most remote rural villages, structures can be found devoted to all types of religion. Whether it is a church, mosque, synagogue, or temple, these places of worship are sacred places for people who share religious beliefs. Worshipers may gather for private prayer, education, or discussion, or to attend public services and ceremonies such as weddings, ngs, funerals, a and religious events.

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Golden nish The Golden Temple in Amritsar, India, was built between 1588 and 1604, but its glistening gold-plated exterior was only added in 1830. Ofcially known as Harmandir Sahib (Temple of God), the Sikh temple is surrounded by the Sarovar, a large holy lake.

Onion domes Located on the Red Square in Moscow, Russia, St. Basils Cathedral was completed in 1561. Named after a Russian Orthodox saint, the Byzantine cathedral is famous for the onion domes that top its cluster of nine chapels.

Part of the Ellora C in India, Kailash Temp out of a single rock. Dating 800 CE, the Hindu temple fe a courtyard, three-s colonnades, pillars, a sculptures of bul and elephants

ud-brick mosque 1906, construction gan on the Great Mosque enn in Mali, Africa. As orlds largest mud-brick e, the smooth walls and are studded with palm wood racking in the extreme heat.

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At the time of its construction, Hagia Sophia was the largest domed building ever built. Between 532 and 537 CE, more than 10,000 laborers and craftspeople worked on the structure. To achieve his vision, Byzantine emperor Justinian I is thought all the state treasurys funds. The best materials were carted to the site fr across the eastern empire, including porphyry (rock containing crystals) Egypt, yellow stone from Syria, and green marble from Thessaly in Gree The structures domes and vaults were designed by Isidore of Miletus, a physics teacher, and Anthemius of Tralles, a professor of geometry.

Laying the foundations Hagia Sophias foundation is a slope of natural rock. As a result, in 558 and 562 CE, the structure was partly destroyed by earthquakes. Engineers have since found that the brick and lime mortar used in the buildings construction and repairs is a very durable form of cement.

Byzantine mosaics Dating back to the 9th century, Hagia Sophias oldest surviving Byzantine mosaic is the Virgin and Child. In Byzantine art, religious gures were always shown facing forward against a golden background. Mosaic artists used colored stone, glass, marble, and semiprecious gems to piece together their work, which was pressed into a mortar base.

WOW! Cannon balls dating back 550 years are scattered around Hagia Sophia as a reminder of the great battle of Constantinople. The Ottomans powerful cannons red up to 1 mile (1.6 km).

Structural features The beautiful ribbed dome that crowns Hagia Sophia is 184 ft (56 m) above the nave and lined with 40 arched windows. The dome was redecorated with an Islamic design (below) when the structure was turned into a mosque in the 15th century. Craftsmen carved the columns with a palm and grape pattern (right)

Hagia Sophia

Religious convert The Muslim Ottomans conquered Istanbul in 1453, and the Christian church was converted into a mosque. Over time, four minarets were added to the corners of the structure. At the southern corner, the rst brick minaret was built under Muslim ruler Mehmed II, who oversaw the churchs conversion to Islam. Hagia Sophia is no longer a mosque and is instead used as a museum.

Dome designs

Pantheon The masonry dome topping the Pantheon in Rome spans 142 ft (43 m). To ease the weight, decorative shapes called coffers were cut from the interior. A column of sunlight enters the building through an oculus (hole) at the top.

Eden Project The UKs environmentally friendly Eden Project consists of eight domes housing a variety of trees and plants. The lightweight steel frames are covered in a transparent foil called ETFE, so natural light can enter.

Transportation ansportation p
More than 50 years ago, international travel was rare and usually limited to wealthy althy travelers or families moving abroad. However, with modern advances s in transportation, travel has become more accessible as businesses provide luxury and budget services for all. Whether by air, sea, rail sea rail, or road road, this greater demand on transportation requires sophisticated hubs that can serve huge numbers of business commuters and vacationers.

hubs

p Operating rating around the clock, Kansai International Airport is located on an Inter articial island 3 miles (5 km) east off the coast of Honshu, Japan. The wing-shaped terminal is constructed to withstand Japans many earthquakes and seasonal winds. Planes taking off from the airport rt visit 29 countries and 14 Japanese cities. ities.

al The Port of Miami Miam is one of the busiest est in i the US. Known as the he cruiseship cr capital of t world, this major port se 20 international shipping and can accommoda luxury liners. In 20 four million sea pass through Miami

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Going underground The Moscow subways rst underground line, Sokolnicheskaya, was dug by thousands of workers recruited from the Soviet army and prisons, as well as volunteers from the Komsomol Youth League. The rst stations were shallow, but advances in tunneling techniques meant that later stations could go much deeper.

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WOW! Park Pobedy on the Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya Line is the deepest station on the Moscow Underground, at 275 ft (84 m) underground.

Moscow Underground

Building blocks
Carrying at least eight million passengers each day, the Moscow Underground is the worlds busiest commuter rail network. Built under Soviet rule by Joseph Stalin, Moscows first underground line opened in 1935, with 13 stations along 7 miles (11 km) of track. Designed to showcase the best of Soviet architecture and design, the subway has grand mosaics, chandeliers, marble columns, and stunning stucco-covered ceilings. By 2008, Moscows subway network consisted of 173 stations on 12 lines.

a Station, two of depict Communist r Lenin, who was the f the Russian Soviet his mosaic shows dressing a crowd Red Square, while her mosaic features iet woman holding ammer and sickle Communist symbol) at Lenins tomb.

Subway map Legend has it that Joseph Stalin inspired Metro engineers to create the Koltsevaya ring line (shown brown on map) by placing a leaky coffee cup on the blueprints. When he removed his cup from the paper, the ring is said to have magically appeared, connecting all of the other lines!

Bright lights Many of Moscows subway stations are designed on a spectacular scale. Opened in 1944, Elektrozavodskaya has an arched ceiling set with six long columns of circular lamps. Built to celebrate a nearby electric light plant, the entrance is decorated with portraits of electricitys founding fathers.

Treasured pearl Stretching to 1,535 ft (468 m), Chinas Oriental Pearl TV Tower has observation decks overlooking Shanghai. In the telecommunications tower is an exclusive hotel.

Bizarre arre re e

Lavalike lodgings Antoni Gauds World Heritage-listed Casa Mil was built in Barcelona, Spain in 1910. The curvy apartment building has a stone front inspired by the Catalan volcano, Montserrat.

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Tokyo technicolor This Japanese apartment building resembles a playground. While the exterior is a mix of colorful hapes, the fun continues inside th uneven oors!

Fluid m In 1936, Frank Ll Fallingwate over a waterfall, the stone, concrete, glass, and timber structure blends with the wilderness.

On most ost metropolitan m olitan skylines, there t e is at least one e contemporary c porary building that stands nds out for or its strange and nd unusual unusu usual form. Some So bizarre buildings become e a famous land landmark, ark, expressing g the architects archite s creativity, the personality pers ity of the owner owne or occupants, or the he unique iqu culture of the city cit itself. Computer-aided puter a design helps desig elps modern architects a realize ealize their off-beat creations, off i but many are still sti inspired by the century-old Art Nouveau works wor of visionaries, such as Antoni ntoni Gaud.

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In the Middle Ages, Christian churches rang bells to declare times of prayer. Campaniles (bell towers) were built tall, so that the sound spread across towns and cities. In 1172, a woman named Berta di Bernardo left money in her will for a campanile to be built in Pisa, by the cathedral. A year later, a team of workers and master craftsmen started work on the limestone and marble bell tower. The tiered style drew inspiration from the structures of the ancient Roman Empire.

Weak foundations The tower stands on an unstable 5 ft (1.5 m) ditch of sand and clay, which caused the tilt. Initially, it tilted south, but attempts to correct the lean made it rotate! Its most dramatic angle was in the 1990s5.5 degrees or 15 ft (4.5 m) from vertical.

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Leaning Tower of Pisa

Architectural mystery The towers designer remains a great mystery. Some believe it was Bonanno Pisano, a famous Italian bronze artist who lived locally and contributed works to the neighboring cathedral, including the ornately detailed south doors, shown here. Other possibilities include celebrated Italian artists of the time, such as Deotiusalvi, Gerardo, and Guidolotto.

WOW! In 1990, the Leaning Tower was closed to the public. It was rumored that the weight of a busload of tourists would be too much for the structure to bear.

Rescue attempts

Lean times The tower leaned 0.05 in (1.2 mm) each year, until work began in the 1990s. By 2007, the tower was back in its 1838 position. Engineers had dug 77 tons (70 metric tons) of soil from the foundations, moving it by 18 in (45 cm).

Steel support In 1990, the tower was closed to the public for straightening restorations that lasted 17 years. Here, a crane is lowering metal supports. Steel braces tted to the colonnade supported the towers weight.

Shifting style While Pisas leaning tower was accidental, some modern buildings are purposefully built

Monument to Spanish statesman

Each of the Torres KIO towers are

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Future F Fu ut utu tu ur re e
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Water retreat Set in a 328-ft(100-m-) deep quarry near Shanghai, China, th Songjiang Hotel is expect to open in May 2009. 400-room resort will ov the natural lake at the ba quarry, with waterfall down the surroun Two baseme underwater vie

Tallest tower On September 12, 2007, w the Burj Dubai in the United the worlds tallest freesta 1,822 ft (555 m). Although th height is a closely guarded estimated that the structure w about 2,684 ft (818 m). The bu will be a combination of lux ofces and apartmen

Stru In t Mansiysk, Russia, the British architects Foster + Partners are constructing a public and residential structure to resemble a shard of crystal. Jutting from the harsh wintry landscape like a cut diamond, the tower is designed to reect any natural light throughout the interior, maximizing the little sunlight available.

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With its streamlined curves and disklike design, the plan for Spaceport America provides a thrilling glimpse into the future of space travel. Due to open in 2009, the worlds first commercial spaceport has very few energy requirements, with the structure using the surrounding desert as a source of environmentally sustainable energy. Set low into the ground, the building will be cooled by underlying rocks, while the rolling concrete roof will use the Suns rays for naturally generated light and electricity.
Spaceport entrance An open-cut corridor takes staff and visitors into the building, surrounded by walls documenting the history of space exploration. The path continues past the hangar, before opening into the passenger terminal. Here, 50 ft (15 m) windows provide panoramic views of the 11,810-ft (3,600-m) runway.

WOW! Virgin Galactics spacecraft, SpaceShipTwo, is rst carried by a transport plane to an altitude of 8 miles (14 km) before it is launched into space. The stratospheric journey takes 2.5 hours.

Spaceport

From above, the low-lying structure reects the futuristic shape of an Unidentied Flying Object (UFO) seen in science ction lms. The oorplan is arranged with an open ow between the working areas and public spaces. Access to the control rooms is strictly limited.

Heating and cooling Opened in 2005, the Copenhagen Opera House in Denmark has an environmentally friendly heating and cooling system designed to minimize energy waste. When large audiences gather, the temperature changes dramatically. To stop this, the oor is embedded with 60,000 ft (18,000 m) of coiled climate-controlled pipe. Spaceport will use a similar heating and cooling system in its ooring.

Ideal location Construction is taking place 45 miles (72 km) north of La Cruces, and 30 miles (48 km) east of Truth or Consequences in the New Mexico desert. The distance from neighboring towns provides room for expansion, while lessening the impact of any noise generated from the facility. Cheese grater Nicknamed the cheese grater, the COR Building in Miami, Florida, uses similar green technologies planned for Spaceport America. Due for completion in 2010, this residential structure will provide thermal insulation, with photovoltaic panels generating solar electricity from the regions plentiful sunlight.

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Gloss sary
altar Raised sacred structure where religious ceremonies take place. Found in a church, temple, or shrine. arcade Decorative row of arches supported by columns. May be freestanding, attached to a wall, or multilevel. arch Semicircular, pointed, or square construction that spans an opening, such as a doorway or gate. archeologist Scientist who studies past civilizations by searching for and examining artifacts and remains. architect Professional who creates the concept for homes and other types of buildings, draws the designs, and oversees the construction process. Art Deco Architectural and decorative style popular in the 1920s and 1930s, using geometric shapes, sharp lines, and streamlined curves. Art Nouveau Art, architectural, and decorative style popular from the 1890s to 1920s, using flowers, leaves, and flowing lines. atrium Large light-filled space in a building that opens to the ceiling. Usually has a glass ceiling. Baroque Dramatic architectural and decorative style of the 17th century, using rich materials to display grandeur and flamboyance. battlement Short wall on top of a castle or fort with spaces for firing arrows, cannons, or guns. Also called a crenellation. bedrock Solid rock layer at the Earths crust that underlies the soil and loose rocks. blueprints Highly detailed technical plans drawn to scale. In architecture, blueprints show foundations, elevations, floor plans, and plumbing, as well as electrical, mechanical, and construction details. buttress Structure built to provide added support or strength to a high wall, arch, or vault. Byzantine Eastern Roman Empire based in Constantinople (now Istanbul in Turkey) from 330 to 1440 CE. cable-stayed Metal cables that extend from several points on a flat surface (such as a bridge) supported by a mast (or series of masts). cantilever Structures that project horizontally, supported at one end. A cantilever bridge may use trusses or box girders for added strength. capital Decorative top of a column or pillar. colonnade A row of columns. colossus A larger-than-life statue, usually depicting a god, king, or powerful figure. May hold armor and weapons. Corinthian column An Ancient Greek architectural style later used by the Romans. Features an ornate capital (top), carved with acanthus leaves, and a slender, fluted pillar.

dam A barrier across moving water that redirects, stops, or slows the flow, forming a reservoir or lake. Doric column An Ancient Greek architectural style later used by the Romans. Features plain saucer-shaped capital (top) and thick, fluted pillar. engineer (structural) Person who uses scientific and mathematical knowledge to design, construct, and maintain the structural components of a building. exoskeleton An external skeleton or covering providing outside protection and support. fiberglass Material of fine glass fibers set in plastic resin. Strong, light, and nonflammable. fortress/fortification Defensive military building or complex of buildings with tall, solid walls, battlements, and weaponry to keep invaders out. foundations Lowest form of support for a building. foyer A large entrance hall or reception area in a building. funerary Relating to a grave or burial. Funerary goods are items that are buried with the dead. Gothic A style of architecture originating in France and popular in Europe from the 12th to 16th centuries. Notable for ribbed vaults and pointed arches. Gothic revivals began in mid-18th century England and continued into the 20th century. hydraulic Machinery powered by the pressure of oil, water, or another fluid. Ionic column An Ancient Greek architectural style later used by the Romans. Features scrolled capital (top) and slender, fluted pillar. limestone Porous calcium-filled rock formed over thousands of years from the remains of marine animals. lobby An entrance hall or reception area in a building. medieval Period of European history relating to the Middle Ages (after the Roman Empire and before the Renaissance). minaret Tower attached to a Muslim mosque, used to call prayer times.

moat Deep, water-filled ditch surrounding a structure (usually a castle or manor house) or town for defensive purposes. monument A structure built to honor the memory of a person or event. Moorish Style of architecture common in Spain between the 13th and 16th centuries. Relating to the Moors, who were Muslims originally from north Africa. mosaic Decorative art where small pieces of colored glass, stone, metal, or semiprecious gems are embedded in plaster or mortar. motif A distinctive pattern, design, or shape used repeatedly on a structure. obelisk Tall, four-sided stone pillar that tapers and ends in a pyramid-shaped top. First used in Egyptian temples. pagoda General term for a tiered East-Asian tower with upward-curving roofs. Often located in or near a temple or monastery. photovoltaic Solar cell that converts sunlight into electricity. Photovoltaic panels can be used to line roofs. pile A column of concrete, steel, or wood that is driven into the ground to support a structure above. porphyry Type of rock containing large-grained (and clearly visible) crystals. portcullis Protective wooden or metal gate raised and lowered over a castle entrance. production line System in a factory where an item is moved through several processes before it is complete, rather than crafted by one person. pylon Vertical structure supporting something above, such as a bridge or power lines. In Ancient Egyptian architecture, pylons were the tall gateways to temples. pyramid Three- or four-sided structure where the upper surface meets at a single point. Stone or mudbrick structure housing remains of Ancient Egyptian pharaohs and queens. quarry A place where rock is mined.

Renaissance Time of European history at the end of the Middle Ages spanning the 14th century through to the 17th century. Often referred to as a "cultural rebirth" or the rise of the modern world. Romanesque An architectural style influenced by Ancient Roman structures using heavy stone construction. sarcophagus An ornately decorated stone container housing a coffin. scaffolding A temporary wooden or metal framework used to support people and materials in the construction or repair of buildings. solar Relating to or derived from the Sun and its energy. Soviet Relating to the former Soviet Union, a country in eastern Europe and northern Asia that included Russia and 14 Soviet socialist republics. The Soviet Union officially ended on December 31, 1991. spire A tall tower that tapers to a point at the top; a steeple. stronghold A strongly fortified defensive structure, such as a castle. stucco A type of plaster or cement that is used as a coating for walls, ceilings, and decoration. sustainable Material or energy created from renewable resources with minimal damage to the environment; able to be maintained over a long time. terrace A raised area of earth surrounded by retaining walls, used in cultivation (farming crops). A row of houses built in a similar style sharing common walls. thermal A small current of warm air produced when the Earths surface is heated. Relating to temperature or heat. tomb A burial place containing the remains of the dead. turret A small tower projecting from the wall of a building, usually used in defense. May form a lookout or weapons enclosure.

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Index
A
airports, 58, 59 Alamillo Bridge, 33 Alhambra, 15 amphibious mphibious homes, 72 Angkor Wat, 52 Anthemius of Tralles, 56 apartment buildings, 66, 67 archisculpture, 38 arts, see entertainment venues astronomical observatory, 68 Atocha Station, 59 Avenue of the Dead, 46 churches, 5455, 5657, 70 cities, fortied, 8 clock towers, 4041 CN Tower, Toronto, Tor 41 coat of arms, 12 Colosseum, 7 Colossus of Rhodes, 5 Copenhagen Opera House, 77 COR Building, Miami, 77 Corinth Canal, 29 Counts Castle, 8 cruiseship port, 58 cruiseship terminal, 72

Global Positioning Systems (GPS), 44 Golden Temple, Amritsar, 53 Grand Central Station, 59 Grand Palace, Bangkok, 15 Great Mosque, Djenn, 53 Great Pyramid of Giza, 4 Great Synagogue, Hungary, 52 Great Wall of o China, 6 Guggenheim Bilbao, 3637, 3839

lighthouse, 4 lightning rod, 22 Ludwig II, King, 11, 12, 13

M
Machu Picchu, 7 Maman, 36 Marksburg Castle, 13 Matsumoto Castle, 9 Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, 4 mausoleums, 4, 6 Mazar-e-Quaid, 47 Mehmed II, 57 Miami, Port of, 58 Millau Viaduct, 3031, 3233 minarets, 57 Moorish palaces, 15 mosaics, 56 Moscow Underground, 6063,6465 mosques, 53, 57 Mumtaz Mahal, ahal, 6 museums, 35, 36, 66

H
Hagia Sophia, 5455, 5657 Hanging Gardens of Babylon, 4 heating and cooling 77 Hofburg Imperial Palace, 15 Hollywood Bowl, 34 Hong Kong, 20 Hoover Dam, 28 hotels, 21, 73

Petra, 6 Petronas Towers, 4243, 4445 Pharos of Alexandria, 4 Phidias, 5 Piano, Renzo, 35 Pisano, Bonanno, 69, 71 places of worship, 5253 Pompidou Centre, 35 Puppy, 39 pyramid temples, 52 pyramids, 4, 7, 4647

Sydney Harbour Bridge, 28 Sydney Opera House, 34 synagogue, 52

T
Taipei 101, 21 Taj Mahal, 6 tallest building, 21 skyline, 20 tower, 73 twin buildings, 42 vehicular bridge, 32 Teatro Olimpico, 34 Tehri Dam, 28 telecommunications hubs, 41, 66 Temple of Artemis, 5 temples, 5, 7, 52, 53 Teotihuacn, 46 Terra-cotta Army, 4849, 8 9, 50 51 5051 testing tower, 20 The Lost City of the Incas, 7 The Snake, 36 theater, 34 titanium tiles, 37, 38 tombs, 4, 4647, 4849, 5051 Torres KIO, Madrid, 71 Tower of London, 9 towers, 20, 4041, 4243, 4445, 68, 71, 73 transportation hubs, 5859

Q
Qin Shi Huangdi, 6, 48, 50

R
Rama VIII Bridge, 33 Raskob, John, J., 26 Red Square, 41, 53 religious monument, 6 Riedel Eduard, Riedel, Eduard 11 Rogers, Richard, 35

B
bell tower, 68, 70 Bernardo, Berta di, 69, 70 Big Ben, 40 Billich, Charles, 51 Bingham, Hiram, 7 bird sculptures, 50 boat lift, rotating, 29 Bourgeois, Louise, 36 Bran Castle, 8 Braun, Wernher von, 74 bridges, 2829, 3031, 3233 Burj Al Arab, 21 Burj Dubai, 73 bus terminal, 59 Byzantine art, 56

D
dams, 28 defenses, 9 Diocletians Palace, 1617,1819 Djoser Pharaoh Djoser, Pharaoh, 47 domes, 56, 57 Draculas castle, 8

I
Imperial Palace, Beijing, Be 15 Isidore of Miletus, 56 Islamic design, 44

N
national monument, 47 National Museum of History, Mexico, 14 Nebuchadnezzar II, King, 4 Neuschwanstein, 1011, 1213 New Seven Wonders of the World, 67 Niemeyer, Oscar, 35 Nils Ericson Terminal, 59 Niteri Contemporary Art Museum, 35

S
St. Basils Cathedral, 53 Saqqara pyramid, 47 Serra, Richard, 36 Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, 45 Shah Jahan, 6 skyscrapers, 2021 Skyway (skybridge), 42, 43, 45 Sleeping Beauty Castle, Disneyland, 13 Solae tower, 20 Solari, Pietro Antonio, 41 Songjang Hotel, 73 Sostratus, 4 spaceport, 7475, 7677 Spaceport America, 7475, 7677 Spasskaya Tower, 41 Spis Castle, 9 stations, 59 Statue of Zeus, 5 statues, 5, 6, 48, 50 step-pyramids, 7, 47 stock exchange, 21 Stoker, Bram, 8 Suryavarman, King, 52 Suvarnabhumi Airport, 59

E
Eden Project, 57 Eiffel Tower, 40 elevator systems, testing, 20 Empire State Building, 2225,2627 entertainment venues, 7, 3435, 72 EsplanadeTheaters on the Bay, 34

J
Jank, Christian, 11, 12 Jantar Mantar, Jaipur, 66 Jindrisska Tower, 40 Jinnah, Muhammad Ali, 47 Justinian I, Emperor, 54, 56

K
Kailash Temple, 53 Kansai Airport, 58 Khan Shatyry Entertainment Center, 72 Khanty Mansiysk, 73 Khufu, Pharaoh, 4 Koons, Jeff, 39 Krak des Chevaliers, 9 Krumlov Castle, 13 Kunsthaus Graz, 66 Kuwait Towers, 41

U
Underground, 6063, 6465

C
cable-stayed bridges, 33 campanile, 68, 70 Carcassonne, 8 carvings, stone, 18 Casa Mil, Barcelona, 66 castles, 89, 1011, 1213 catacombs, 46 cathedrals, 53, 68 Centro Burstil, Mexico City, 21 Chichen Itza, 7 Christ the Redeemer, Rede 6 Chrysler Building, 26 Chrysler, Walter, 26

V
Virgin Galactic, 74, 75, 76 Virlogeux, Michel, 30, 32 Vlad Tepes, 8

F
Falkirk Wheel, 29 Fallingwater, 67 Filotas, 17 fortress, 9 Foster + Partners, 73, 75 Foster, Sir Norman, 30, 32 Fuji-Sankei Headquarters, 66

O
Old Bridge, Mostar, 29 opera houses, 34, 77 Oriental Pearl TV Tower, 66

W
Wagner, Richard, 10, 11, 12 walls, fortied, 6, 8 warriors, clay, 4849, 5051 water carriers, 41 Winter Palace, 35 Wright, Frank Lloyd, 67

P
Pakal the Great, King, 52 palaces, 1415, 1617, 1819 Palazzo Vecchio, 14 Palenque, 52 Palladio, Andrea, 34 Pantheon, 57

G
gargoyle sculptures, 71 Gaud, Antoni, Ant 66 Gehry, Frank, 36, 38

L
Las Vegas, 35 Leaning Tower of Pisa, 6869, 7071 Lenin, Vladimir, 65 Leni

Z
Zotikos, 17

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